• 

  Nitish Kumar loses cool in Bihar Assembly over opposition's 'guns and bullets' slogan

  Bihar | February 24, 2026 17:24 IST

  A dramatic scene unfolded in the Bihar Assembly when Chief Minister Nitish Kumar erupted in anger after RJD MLAs accused his government of running the state through "guns and bullets".

• 

  Nitish Kumar awards cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Rs 50 lakh for U19 World Cup glory | VIDEO

  Cricket | February 22, 2026 23:51 IST

  Nitish Kumar foresaw Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shattering records in India's senior squad, spotlighting Bihar's drive to build elite sports infrastructure and bolster athlete support. He lauded the teen prodigy as a role model for state youth, extending wishes for his stellar path ahead.

• 

  RJD slams Nitish Kumar as his 'ye ladki' remark for Rabri Devi sparks row: 'Old man is a loafer'

  Bihar | February 10, 2026 23:46 IST

  Taking to social media, the RJD targeted Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and said, "The old man from Bihar who holds a constitutional position and makes obscene remarks about women is a loafer."

• 

  Nitish alleges RJD did no work for women, Rabri hits back saying law and order have failed in state

  Bihar | February 09, 2026 17:54 IST

  As the House assembled for the day, opposition members, led by Rabri Devi, started raising slogans, seeking the chief minister's response to recent incidents of rapes in the state. They alleged that incidents of rapes have become a routine thing in the state.

• 

  Bihar: Government to procure four high-end vehicles to boost CM Nitish Kumar's security

  Bihar | February 04, 2026 15:59 IST

  While details regarding the exact models, pricing and technical specifications of the new vehicles have not yet been made public, sources suggest that the cost will be significantly high due to their bulletproof and advanced security features.

• 

  Bihar: CM Nitish launches second phase of Mahila Rojgar Yojana, beneficiaries to get up to Rs 2 lakh

  Bihar | January 29, 2026 18:14 IST

  The government has already provided Rs 10,000 aid in the initial phase of the scheme. The extra funds will be provided only if the initial amount has been properly utilised for business purposes, and in successful cases, it may be given as a lump sum.

• 

  RCP Singh fuels JDU return buzz with Nitish Kumar remark: 'We are one' | Video

  Bihar | January 12, 2026 13:21 IST

  It is being speculated that RCP Singh, who was expelled from the JDU, might once again be seen alongside Nitish Kumar. Regarding Nitish Kumar, he said, "Where do you get the idea that we are two separate entities?"

• 

  Jitan Manjhi, Chirag Paswan pitch for Bharat Ratna to Nitish Kumar, but JD(U) keeps distance

  Bihar | January 10, 2026 19:33 IST

  Manjhi and Paswan's demand came after senior JD(U) leader KC Tyagi urged PM Modi to bestow Bharat Ratna on Nitish Kumar. In a letter, the former MP called Kumar "a precious gem of the socialist movement" and said that he is "worthy of this honour".

• 

  Bihar doctor Nusrat Parveen joins service 23 days after hijab row

  India | January 07, 2026 19:06 IST

  The state government extended the joining date first to December 31 and then to January 7. Officials confirmed that she finally reported on Wednesday.

• 

  Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi, Amit Shah month after taking charge as Bihar CM

  India | December 22, 2025 16:38 IST

  The issue of expansion of the state cabinet is likely to figure prominently in Kumar's talks with NDA leaders during the visit, with the exercise expected to take place after Makar Sankranti.

• 

  Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's mother-in-law passes away at 90 after prolonged illness

  Bihar | December 20, 2025 11:12 IST

  Chief Minister Nitish Kumar fulfilled his family obligations with quiet dignity, reaching Patna's Bans Ghat cremation ground to say a final goodbye to his mother-in-law. His son Nishant Kumar and Bihar minister Ashok Chaudhary joined him, their faces etched with evident sorrow.

Advertisement
• 

  PDP leader Iltija Mufti lodges police complaint against Nitish Kumar for pulling woman's 'naqab'

  India | December 19, 2025 17:24 IST

  After lodging FIR against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Iltija Mufti said, “I believe what I am saying is right. When a Chief Minister breaks the law, it sends a wrong message and encourages communal behaviour.”

• 

  Hijab controversy: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's security tightened after intelligence inputs

  Bihar | December 18, 2025 23:49 IST

  Security for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been strengthened following a political storm over an alleged hijab-related incident at a public event in Patna. The move was taken after intelligence agencies shared inputs amid strong criticism from Opposition parties.

• 

  Javed Akhtar seeks 'unconditional apology' from Nitish Kumar for hijab row: 'I condemn it'

  December 18, 2025 16:54 IST

  Javed Akhtar has condemned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the recent hijab controversy at an official event in Patna. Joining actor Zaira Wasim in criticising the incident, Akhtar called Kumar’s actions unacceptable and demanded an 'unconditional apology'.

• 

  'What if he touched elsewhere?': UP Minister's remark on Nitish Kumar Hijab incident draws flak

  Uttar Pradesh | December 17, 2025 14:48 IST

  While smiling and laughing, the minister said that Nitish Kumar was being unfairly targeted and made a comment implying that the situation could have been worse if the chief minister had “touched somewhere else.”

• 

  BJP shares Tejashwi Yadav's missing poster with '9th fail' as description: 'Hiding face from media'

  Bihar | December 17, 2025 10:35 IST

  Notably, Tejashwi Yadav has been hardly visible in public since the RJD’s crushing defeat in the polls, which has previously led opposition parties to raise questions. After the electoral loss, discussions of dissatisfaction also emerged within the RJD.

• 

  Nitish Kumar hijab row: Complaint filed against Bihar CM in Lucknow after viral video creates uproar

  Bihar | December 17, 2025 8:50 IST

  The incident happened while CM Nitish Kumar was distributing appointment letters to newly recruited AYUSH doctors at an event in Patna. While presenting the letter to a Muslim woman, he allegedly attempted to remove her hijab.

• 

  Zaira Wasim, Dangal actor, seeks 'unconditional apology' from Nitish Kumar after hijab row

  December 16, 2025 16:40 IST

  Former actor Zaira Wasim, best known for her role in Dangal, has reacted to the hijab row involving Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar by seeking an “unconditional apology.” On Monday, Nitish Kumar drew attention after a video showed him pulling down hijab from the face of a Muslim woman doctor.

• 

  Nitish Kumar pulls down woman's hijab at event; Opposition questions Bihar CM's mental state | Watch

  Bihar | December 15, 2025 22:19 IST

  During an event in Patna to distribute appointment letters to newly appointed AYUSH doctors, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar drew attention after a video shows him pulling down from the face of a Muslim woman doctor.

• 

  Will Nitish Kumar's son Nishant join politics? JDU MP's recent remark sparks buzz

  Bihar | December 06, 2025 12:42 IST

  Buzz around Nishant's entry into politics has been growing for a while. However, JDU working president Sanjay Kumar Jha said this decision entirely depends on Nishant.